The obvious choice for O was Oman. I was not very sure if I could find any vegetarian recipes since this country thrives on meat based dishes. I searched and searched and found the recipes that fitted the theme I have imposed on myself [ Soups/ stews and salads]for this Culinary journey across the globe

So here is the Omani style Vegetable soup and a unique Omani Cauliflower Bean and Rice Salad

Omani facts:

Officially this country is called Sultanate of Oman.

It follows the system of absolute monarchy.

In the past, Oman was a very rich country mainly from the trade of incense!

When it was involved in the incense trade, this country was also the home of ship building.

It is famous for the Arab breed horses.

It opened its doors to tourism only in the beginning of the 1990s.

The country is famous for its ornamented doors!

incense

incense

Omani Cuisine:

The cuisine is as beautiful as the country itself!

The dishes have a balance of meat and rice with vegetables and the use of herbs and spices make it a delectable treat.

A meal is never complete with a seafood dish.

The omanis offere coffee and dates to guest. The coffee cup is never full. It is poured in small portion, just a sip and the custom is something like '1000 sip coffee' where the cup is refilled after each sip. So the tea time is a lengthy one!